Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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